Privacy
Policy
Effective Date:
16th June 2025
Company Name: Mahsa Grocers Sdn Bhd
Outlet Name: Mercearia Neighbourhood Grocers
App
Name: Mercearia Grocer
At Mahsa Grocers Sdn Bhd, we
are committed to protecting your personal data and privacy rights. This Privacy
Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information
when you use the Mercearia Grocer mobile application ("App")
available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
By using our App, you consent to the
practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1.
Information We Collect
We collect different types of
information to help improve your shopping experience, provide personalized
services, and comply with legal obligations.
a.
Personal Data
- Full Name
- Mobile Number
- Email Address
- Delivery Address (if applicable)
- Date of Birth (for birthday promotions)
- Gender (optional)
- National ID (only if legally required for specific
services)
b.
Transaction & Usage Data
- Shopping preferences and purchase history
- Loyalty program activities
- Reward redemptions
- Voucher usage
- Product views and search history
c.
Device & Technical Data
- Device type and model
- Operating system and version
- IP address
- App version and update history
- Crash logs and diagnostics
d.
Location Data (Optional)
- Real-time location (only if you enable GPS for store
locator or delivery purposes)
2.
How We Use Your Information
Your data helps us deliver a secure,
seamless, and customized grocery shopping experience.
We may use your data for the
following purposes:
- To register and manage your user account
- To provide access to member-only promotions and offers
- To process transactions, orders, and payments
- To issue loyalty points and track redemption
- To send order status notifications and updates
- To personalize product recommendations and offers
- To conduct surveys, reviews, and feedback collection
- To improve customer service and support
- To prevent fraud and protect against unauthorized use
- To comply with regulatory and legal obligations
3.
How We Share Your Data
We respect your privacy and do not
sell or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share
your data with:
a.
Internal Entities
- Mahsa Grocers Sdn Bhd team for operations, IT support,
and marketing
b.
Authorized Third Parties
- Delivery service providers
- Payment gateways (e.g., FPX, credit card providers)
- Loyalty/rewards program systems
- IT and cloud service providers
- Analytics and marketing platforms (with anonymized
data)
c.
Legal & Regulatory
- Government agencies or authorities as required by law
or legal process
4.
Data Storage and Security
We take data protection seriously.
Your information is stored in secured databases hosted in reputable cloud
environments with encryption, firewall protection, and access controls.
While we strive to use commercially
acceptable means to protect your data, no system can be 100% secure. Therefore,
we cannot guarantee absolute security but we will take all reasonable steps to
minimize risk.
5.
Your Rights and Choices
You have full control over your
personal data. You may:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Opt out of marketing messages or notifications
- Withdraw consent for optional data collection (e.g.,
location)
- Close your account at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us
at [Insert Email]. We may verify your identity before processing your
request.
6.
Retention of Data
We retain personal data as long as
your account is active or as needed to provide services. Data may be retained
longer for:
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Fraud prevention
- Internal audits and dispute resolution
Once data is no longer required, it
is securely deleted or anonymized.
7.
Children’s Privacy
This App is not intended for
children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from
minors. If we become aware that a child has provided us personal information
without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.
8.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our App may use cookies and similar
technologies to improve app performance, personalize user experience, and
analyze user interactions. You can control cookies through your device or app
settings.
9.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy
from time to time to reflect changes in the law, our operations, or app
features. Updates will be published in the App, and your continued use
constitutes acceptance of any changes.
We encourage you to review this
Privacy Policy periodically.
10.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to
exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Mahsa Grocers Sdn Bhd
Outlet Name:
Mercearia Neighbourhood Grocers
App
Name: Mercearia Grocer
📧 Email: admin@mahsagrocers.com.my
📍 Address: Level 7 Block A, Mahsa avenue, Jalan Ilmu off jalan professor diraja ungku aziz,
59100 Kuala lumpur
📞 Phone: +60162300351
Thank you for trusting Mercearia
Neighbourhood Grocers. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy while
bringing you a better grocery shopping experience.
1. The ‘Mercearia Neighbourhood Grocer’ Membership Programme (Programme) and ‘Mercearia Grocer’ Mobile App (Mobile App) are proprietary to MAHSA Grocers Sdn Bhd (Company) where acceptance of any person(s) to the Programme shall be subject to the approval of the Company and once accepted by the Company, participation by any such person (Member) in the Programme shall be subject to the terms and conditions contained herein. The Programme is only accepted at Company branded supermarket (Supermarket) situated in Malaysia or the participating merchants that registered with the Company.
2. By joining the Member Programme, Member will be deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions. The Company reserves the rights to make amendments or variations to the terms and conditions from time to time.
3. Participation in the Programme is open to all citizens and non-residents aged 18 years old and above.
4. The point will be awarded for every transaction of RM1 (exclusive of tax) to 1 loyalty Points. Members must spend minimum RM1 and above on qualifying purchases in a single transaction.
5. There are 3 Membership Tiers under the Mercearia Neighbourhood Grocer Membership Programme — Silver, Gold and Platinum.
6. The Membership Tiers eligibility is determined based on the total accumulated spending within a 3-month period, taking the below examples:
|
Card Type / Tier |
Accumulated Spending within 3 Months |
|
Silver |
RM0 and above |
|
Gold |
RM500 and above |
|
Platinum |
RM750 and above |
o Silver Member who accumulates a minimum total spending of RM500 and above within Jan 2025 – March 2025 will be upgraded to Gold Membership Tier on 1st of April 2025.
o Gold Member who accumulates a minimum total spending of RM750 and above within April 2025 – June 2025 will be upgraded to Gold Membership Tier on 1st of July 2025.
7. Silver Member will earn 1 Point for every RM1 spent (exclusive of tax) on qualifying purchases. A minimum spend of RM1 is required per transaction to earn Points.
8. Gold Member will earn 1 Point for every RM1 spent (exclusive of tax) on qualifying purchases. A minimum spend of RM1 is required per transaction to earn Points.
9. Platinum Member will earn 2 Points for every RM1 spent (exclusive of tax) on qualifying purchases. A minimum spend of RM1 is required per transaction to earn Points.
10. Once the Card is credited the loyalty Points corresponding to the Qualifying Purchases, a transaction receipt prepared by the cashier at the checkout counter shall be issued to the Member. Such transaction receipt shall be conclusive record of the Qualifying Purchases made.
11. Each person can only register and own one Member Card at any one time. The Member Card is not transferable and can only be used by the rightful owner.
12. The following items are not included in the points’ calculation:
a. Government controlled items (flour, sugar, rice, oil and etc)
b. gift card/cash vouchers purchase,
c. ePay services, i.e., mobile reload, IDD reload, online game reload, e-wallet reload, Touch ’n Go reload, epay upload, Utilities Bills Payment, Payment to Authorities, etc.
d. Delivery Charges, Repair & Service Charges
13. The Points awarded and credited to the Card cannot be transferred or assigned to another Card or any other card issued by or on behalf of the Company or combined or aggregated with the loyalty Points of such Card or card or otherwise dealt with except in accordance with this Agreement. The loyalty Points have no cash or monetary value.
14. Member must present their ‘Mercearia Neighbourhood Grocer’ eCard or Membership card to cashier before every transaction. Failure to do, no point will be awarded for the purchase.
15. The Points accumulated will expire after 1 Year from the month of issuance. All the points will be expired/zeroised in following month after 1 Year.
|
No. |
Points Earning Period |
Points Redemption Period |
Points will be Expired |
|
1 |
1
– 30 June 2025 |
June 2025 – June 2026 |
1
July 2026 |
|
2 |
1
– 31 July 2026 |
July 2026 – July 2027 |
1
August 2027 |
|
3 |
1
– 31
August 2027 |
August 2027 – August 2028 |
1
September 2028 |
16. All Coupons/Vouchers have a validity period with an expiry date clearly stated on them. After the expiry date, they cannot be used or reissued. Additional terms and conditions can be found on the Coupons/Vouchers.
17. The Member may refer to the Rewards catalogue available at ‘Mercearia Grocer’ Mobile App or the participating outlet for redemption, which shall be for the purpose of information and illustration only and shall not be construed as constituting any representation or warranty as to their availability.
18. The Company gives no representation or warranty with respect to any products and/or services featured in the Rewards catalogue. Where the Rewards are covered under any manufacturers' warranty, any disputes or claims shall be forwarded directly to the manufacturers concerned.
19. For Rewards that are to be redeemed from participating merchants or suppliers of Rewards as shall be appointed by the Company from time to time, the Member shall present his/her Card and national identity card (NRIC) for Rewards redemption.
20. Member who has redeemed his/her points for any ‘Mercearia Neighbourhood Grocer’ rewards, i.e., merchant products or services, is not eligible for refund or cancellation from the Company.
21. The Member is responsible to examine, immediately upon receipt, the Rewards for any defects or damage, whether in its packaging or otherwise, and to verify the contents of the Rewards. Where the Reward or its packaging is found to be damaged or defective or that the contents therein is incomplete / damage, the Rewards be immediately returned the Rewards to the Customer Service at the Supermarket.
22. Company reserves the rights to reject any request for the replacement of faulty or damaged Rewards should the Member fail to return the same in the manner and within the time period set out as stated above.
23. Member need to update or correct the provided personal data via ‘Mercearia Grocer’ Mobile App from time to time.
24. The Member agree that the Personal Data may be used by Company for the purposes below.
a. To associate the Card to the Member and to update information (if required);
b. To process the application by the Member for related services;
c. Management, operation and maintenance of Member's account, system including audit and exercising the rights of the Company under the terms and conditions;
d. Designing new or improving existing services provided by Company, our subsidiaries, associates and affiliates;
e. Communication by Company to Member;
f. Investigation of complaints, suspected suspicious transaction and research for service improvement;
g. Prevention or detection of crime or fraud; and
h. Disclosure as required by law, rules, regulations, codes or guidelines.
25. Members deemed to have subscribed to the marketing mailing list upon registered as a ‘Member’ in the App and the Company will send or deliver the marketing information and relevant updates (“Newsletter(s)”) via push notification, SMS, electronic direct mail (e-DM) and/or direct mail (DM).
26. The Member may terminate his/her membership anytime by giving notice in writing to the Company. However, there will be no refund of points collected in any form for termination of membership.
27. Any abuse or fraud with respect to The Points under the Programme or redemption of Rewards will result in the cancellation of the Member's participation in the Programme, cancellation of the Card and revocation of The Points or return of redeemed Rewards (or its reasonable compensation thereto).
28. The Company reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or change the features and benefits of the membership programme, including the terms and conditions from time to time without prior notice or assigning any reasons.
29. Company shall not be liable for any loss of accumulated The Points or loss or damage suffered as a result of any defect or error in any machines or inability to retrieve any information or data from the computer system.
30. Company shall not be liable howsoever for any errors, delays, loss or damage, which may be directly or indirectly due to breakdown, failure of machinery or the processor; or industry dispute, war, act of God, system failure and anything outside the control of the Company.
31. Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by the Member due to the following reasons:
a. any failure by the Reward supplier to abide by the terms and conditions on which it has agreed to provide the Reward;
b. any statement, communication or implication arising from any revocation, suspension or restriction of the use of the Card; and
c. any failure or omission to notify the Member of any changes in the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Rewards Guide, participating companies, Qualifying Purchases and The Points awarded for Qualifying Purchases.
32. A Member is required to contact the ‘Mercearia Neighbourhood Grocer’ Hotline at +60 16-230 0351 or email to admin@mahsagrocers.com.my in the event of any query.